Highlights Unrest said focused on cities, not mine areas Telecommunications cut could impact logistics Uranium spot prices jump amid unrest

International metals producers active in Kazakhstan told S&P Global Platts Jan. 6 there had been no specific impact to date on their mine operations as a result of anti-government protests in Kazakhstan’s cities, notably Almaty, despite reports of one copper smelter being hit by a protest. However, concerns were raised late Jan. 6 over the impact on logistics of a lack of telecommunications in the eastern European country, much of whose metals output is aimed for export markets.

Civil protests that earlier this week over high energy prices, leading to the resignation of the country’s government, have reportedly turned into a broader anti-corruption movement against what is viewed as the power of the country’s elite. Russian-led […]